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Religion

As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, so does interest from a new group: chaplains

September 24, 2023

Chaplains provide spiritual counsel at some of life's most raw moments. With psychedelic legalization spreading, some chaplains think this role should include facilitating psychedelic trips.

National

NYC drivers are taking extreme measures to evade speeding cameras

September 24, 2023

Thousands of New Yorkers alter or obscure their license plates to fake-out license plate readers used for toll collection and speeding cameras.

National

An annual survey from the Census Bureau aims for better data on the LGBTQ+ population

September 24, 2023

The Census Bureau wants to use an annual survey to ask people over the age of 15 about their sexual orientation and gender identity. This data could help enforce civil rights laws.

Your Money

A new bill could reduce the fees shop owners are charged when customers swipe a card

September 24, 2023

Retailers have long complained about so-called "swipe fees" on credit cards. And now there's a showdown in Congress that pits retailers against the credit card industry. What's at stake for shoppers?

Climate

New research finds building evidence for the long-term health effects of wildfire smoke

September 24, 2023

Wildfire smoke has plagued much of the country this summer causing short-term impacts like increasing asthma. But researchers learning that wildfire smoke can have far-lasting implications.

Politics

What government shutdowns since 1981 can tell us about the state of politics today

September 24, 2023

Newt Gingrich used government shutdowns as a policy and political weapon against Bill Clinton, setting the stage for later shutdown fights with later presidents.

National Security

Gen. C.Q. Brown prepares to step into the role of top military officer role

September 24, 2023

Gen. C.Q. Brown is poised to become the top U.S. military officer in a few days. One challenge he faces was on full display this week: Ukraine's visiting president requested more military assistance.

Movies

'Here I am, closer to the gutter than ever': John Waters gets his Hollywood star

September 24, 2023

A new exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures celebrates the life and outrageous cinema of John Waters, queer icon and proud maker of "filth."

Music

It's time for 'El Tiny', the NPR Tiny Desk takeover for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 24, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre, hosts of the Alt.Latino podcast, about the upcoming "El Tiny" Tiny Desk Concerts that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Health

Norovirus is breaking out in the wilderness — with busy hiking trails to blame

September 24, 2023

Hikers are getting sick with norovirus in the wilderness. A CDC investigation finds poor hygiene along the Pacific Crest Trail — and other outdoor settings — is to blame.

Weekend Edition Sunday

Schedule

As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows, so does interest from a new group: chaplains

NYC drivers are taking extreme measures to evade speeding cameras

An annual survey from the Census Bureau aims for better data on the LGBTQ+ population

A new bill could reduce the fees shop owners are charged when customers swipe a card

New research finds building evidence for the long-term health effects of wildfire smoke

What government shutdowns since 1981 can tell us about the state of politics today

Gen. C.Q. Brown prepares to step into the role of top military officer role

'Here I am, closer to the gutter than ever': John Waters gets his Hollywood star

It's time for 'El Tiny', the NPR Tiny Desk takeover for Hispanic Heritage Month

Norovirus is breaking out in the wilderness — with busy hiking trails to blame

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